Weed Eater

[pacodiablo]

I need a running string trimmer. The McCulloch is up s**ts creek right now with a parts delay that could last weeks. I just want something that is somewhat reliable and somewhat good at what it does. I am thinking of buying a cheap-o Weed Eater Featherlite. Anybody got one? Are they fairly reliable? Any issues with them?

[CMNTMXR81]

I've had a 22cc Weed Eater for about 12 years now, and it is finally starting to act up on me. I think it's just getting tired of WOT runs out in the yard for hours on end. It isn't a Cadillac of gas trimmers but man that thing could do some serious damage once I crank it up to full tilt.

 

The next one I want when this one bites the ghost is a Stihl with a clutch driven system. I've used these before and they kick a$$. When you let off the gas, it disengages the drive and the trimmer head slows down to a stop until you hit the gas again and it re-engages.

[cowboy02]

I've had my Electric powered one for some 15 years now no problem. Cost 15 bucks at sears..........

[JonesNTN]

Ryobi. Best trimmer I've ever had.

[pacodiablo]

Roybi trimmers cost too much.

[k1500chevy97]

Here are the best d**n trimmers you can get Click me you mofo

[JonesNTN]

Ryobi was like $118 at lowes. Also has the quick connect system so you can use different heads such as a edger.

[sdtahoe]

I picked up a Ryobi for about $65 at a local farm supply store about 3 yrs ago and it has treated me very good. It does not have all the attaachments, it is just a basic string trimmer. It has the curved shaft so I would not run a brush cutter on it as the shaft is not strong enough.

 

harbor freight

 

Harbor Freight has the same model I have for $49.99 now.

[bowtie_pasta]

My Ryobi 32cc has been a great little trimmer, been using it for ~ 4 years now with no trouble.

[pacodiablo]

May have to look at that Roybi, that is cheaper than the smaller Weed Eater.

 

I may not get a trimmer now though. My budget is tight and I have a chance to get some RARE model cars at a good price, may jump on that instead and wait on the trimmer.

[99silveradoz71]

Have had an Echo curved shaft for years with no real major problems. I'd go for their 2400 model with a straight shaft if I had it to do over.

[MarkD]

I have had a ryobi for years. I wouldn't call it "nice", but it does the job. At 6'1" I have to stay hunched over to use it, and my shins are inevitably covered in clippings. I would love a Stihl or a Shindiawa, but right now, money is best spent elsewhere.

[ChevyWolf]

I have a Weed Eater Featherlite. IMO its the best cheap trimmer there is. It been very reliable and starts right up with out any trouble.

I also have a Honda UMK422 trimmer. It has a four stroke engine and starts on the first or second pull 98% of the time plus NO more mixing gas and oil

It has many many hours on it and has no hint of trouble. I paid around $350 for mine, so its a bit pricey but worth every penny IMO

[SnakeEyeSS]

I have a HomeLight, if you keep them running they are little beasts. Same engine's as John Deer Weed-eaters, ours is a 27cc I think

[Black02Silverado]

Have you checked at Home Depot. They had the homelite for $80 I think. I have talked to several people that have those and say they run great and last. Worth a look, you can always go to Homedepot.com and check them that way.